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Passenger Who Survived Fatal Flight Is Suing Southwest AirlinesA survivor has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, saying she now suffers from PTSD and other conditions after an engine explosion caused the death of one passenger and injured others.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:54:53 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/27/606652650/passenger-who-survived-a-fatal-flight-is-suing-southwest-airlines?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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A survivor has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, saying she now suffers from PTSD and other conditions after an engine explosion caused the death of one passenger and injured others.

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]]>Sasha IngberMedical Cargo Could Be The Gateway For Routine Drone DeliveriesProposals for drones to carry blood, trauma supplies and lab samples are awaiting approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. If the ideas get a green light, they could usher in a new drone age.Sat, 10 Mar 2018 09:01:05 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/03/10/592059175/medical-cargo-could-be-the-gateway-for-routine-drone-deliveries?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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Proposals for drones to carry blood, trauma supplies and lab samples are awaiting approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. If the ideas get a green light, they could usher in a new drone age.

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]]>Esther LandhuisTrump Reportedly Considering His Personal Pilot To Captain FAAThe president has called John Dunkin, who flew Trump around during his campaign in 2016, a "smart guy" and a "real expert" who "knows what's going on." Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:35:16 -0500https://www.npr.org/2018/02/26/588957046/trump-reportedly-considering-his-personal-pilot-to-captain-faa?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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The president has called John Dunkin, who flew Trump around during his campaign in 2016, a "smart guy" and a "real expert" who "knows what's going on."

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]]>Brian NaylorThe Drone Under Your Tree Can't Fly High Until Registered With The FAA Drones will be placed under many Christmas trees this year. But before they can be flown above the treetops, they must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration for a $5 fee.Sat, 23 Dec 2017 07:00:10 -0500https://www.npr.org/2017/12/23/571899917/the-drone-under-your-tree-cant-fly-high-until-registered-with-the-faa?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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Drones will be placed under many Christmas trees this year. But before they can be flown above the treetops, they must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration for a $5 fee.

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]]>Emily SullivanFAA Approves Drone As 'Cell Phone Tower In The Sky' For Puerto RicoThe aircraft is called the Flying COW, for Cell on Wings. Developed by AT&T, it can provide voice, data and Internet service for 40 square miles and up to 8,000 people at a time. Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:18:55 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/11/17/564879549/faa-approves-drone-as-cell-phone-tower-in-the-sky-for-puerto-rico?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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The aircraft is called the Flying COW, for Cell on Wings. Developed by AT&T, it can provide voice, data and Internet service for 40 square miles and up to 8,000 people at a time.

Investigators found the pilot was impaired by medical conditions and drugs including Valium, oxycodone and Benadryl. The FAA doesn't require medical certification for commercial balloon operators.

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]]>Laurel Wamsley Harrison Ford May Keep Flying, FAA Investigation ConcludesAfter actor Harrison Ford landed his small plane on a taxiway, rather than a runway, at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., in February, the FAA began looking into the incident.Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:34:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/04/04/522552447/harrison-ford-may-keep-flying-faa-investigation-concludes?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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After actor Harrison Ford landed his small plane on a taxiway, rather than a runway, at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., in February, the FAA began looking into the incident.

The Federal Aviation Administration is warning owners of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone not to turn their phones on or charge them during flights — and not to put the devices in checked bags, either.

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]]>Camila DomonoskeFAA Expects 600,000 Commercial Drones In The Air Within A YearThe soaring number of drones for hire is forecast in response to new federal rules that simplify and streamline the process of getting government approval and certification.Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:10:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/29/491818988/faa-expects-600-000-commercial-drones-in-the-air-within-a-year?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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The soaring number of drones for hire is forecast in response to new federal rules that simplify and streamline the process of getting government approval and certification.

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]]>Alina SelyukhOversight Scrutinized After Deadliest Hot Air Balloon Accident In U.S. HistoryA hot air balloon crash in Texas on Saturday killed all 16 people aboard. The cause is not yet clear, but revelations about the pilot are raising questions about the licensing of balloon operators.Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:50:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/02/488349552/oversight-scrutinized-after-deadliest-hot-air-balloon-accident-in-u-s-history?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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A hot air balloon crash in Texas on Saturday killed all 16 people aboard. The cause is not yet clear, but revelations about the pilot are raising questions about the licensing of balloon operators.

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]]>Camila DomonoskeD.C.'s No-Drone Zone Gets Help From Superman And E.T.Washington, D.C., has long been a no-fly zone, but authorities are taking to social media to remind drone hobbyists to keep away from the Cherry Blossom Festival.Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:04:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/03/28/472138137/d-c-s-no-drone-zone-gets-help-from-superman-and-e-t?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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Washington, D.C., has long been a no-fly zone, but authorities are taking to social media to remind drone hobbyists to keep away from the Cherry Blossom Festival.

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]]>Naomi LaChanceWhat You Should Know Before You Test The Holiday's 'Flyest' Gift Drones are expected to be one of the most popular gifts this holiday season. As regulations play catch-up with the tech, here are a few rules new owners should know before flying their new devices.Sat, 12 Dec 2015 07:51:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2015/12/12/459456519/what-you-should-know-before-you-test-the-holiday-s-flyest-gift?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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Drones are expected to be one of the most popular gifts this holiday season. As regulations play catch-up with the tech, here are a few rules new owners should know before flying their new devices.

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]]>NPR StaffAmazon Offers New Glimpse Of What Its Drone Delivery Could Look LikeThe company says its Prime Air service will someday deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less using small drones.Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:06:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/11/30/457884746/amazon-offers-new-glimpse-of-what-its-drone-delivery-could-look-like?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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The company says its Prime Air service will someday deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less using small drones.

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]]>Jim Zarroli5 Things To Know: FAA Task Force Recommends A Drone RegistryA task force created by the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that people flying drones heavier than a half-pound should register with the government. Here are a few things to know.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:17:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2015/11/23/456699696/5-things-to-know-faa-task-force-recommends-a-drone-registry?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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A task force created by the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that people flying drones heavier than a half-pound should register with the government. Here are a few things to know.

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]]>Alina SelyukhEast Coast Flights Returning To Normal After Glitch Causes DelaysThe FAA says it has resolved problems in an automated system that caused problems for thousands of travelers in New York and the Washington, D.C., metro area.Sat, 15 Aug 2015 14:59:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/08/15/432390252/glitch-in-faa-system-delays-east-coast-flights?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=faa
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The FAA says it has resolved problems in an automated system that caused problems for thousands of travelers in New York and the Washington, D.C., metro area.